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The Joy of Painting

Season 17

1989 · 13 episodes · 5h 51m in all

Season 17 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: Golden Mist Oval, The Old Home Place, Soothing Vista, Stormy Seas, Country Time, A Mild Winter’s Day, Spectacular Waterfall, View from the Park, Lake View, Old Country Mill, Morning Walk, Nature’s Splendor, and Mountain Beauty.

Episodes

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    1. Golden Mist Oval

    4 Jan 1989 · 27 min

    Bob Ross creates an oval scene with warm brown and gold tones that captures the essence of a lonely forest river.

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    2. The Old Home Place

    11 Jan 1989 · 27 min

    Travel with Bob Ross along the country back roads as he paints a quiet little home on a meadow with a beautiful, serene sky.

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    3. Soothing Vista

    18 Jan 1989 · 27 min

    Surround yourself with this gorgeous Bob Ross painting; there’s plenty of thick, velvety green grass, trees and foliage to just lose yourself in!

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    4. Stormy Seas

    25 Jan 1989 · 27 min

    Such magnificent power and vibrant color in the sea and sky! Watch Bob Ross as he tries to tame this beautiful ocean painting.

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    5. Country Time

    1 Feb 1989 · 27 min

    Looking back to those ‘days of old’, Bob Ross paints a delightful little fishing village with luscious leafy trees in an oval.

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    6. A Mild Winter's Day

    8 Feb 1989 · 27 min

    Winter scenes don’t have to be cold! With a touch of the sun’s warmth, Bob Ross turns the chill of winter into a golden day.

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    7. Spectacular Waterfall

    15 Feb 1989 · 27 min

    Grandest of mountains overlooking an incredibly breathtaking waterfall … a Bob Ross painting you must see to believe!

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    8. View from the Park

    22 Feb 1989 · 27 min

    A tribute to all Bob Ross friends in New York City, this painting is simply full of exciting cut-out shapes and surprises!

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    9. Lake View

    1 Mar 1989 · 27 min

    For as far as the eye can see -- beautiful rolling hills, birch trees and soft watery reflections; undoubtedly guest artist Steve Ross at his finest.

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    10. Old Country Mill

    8 Mar 1989 · 27 min

    Rich colors and abundant softness make this such a beautiful Bob Ross painting; detailed mill and waterwheel make it special.

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    11. Morning Walk

    15 Mar 1989 · 27 min

    Haven’t you always imagined walking through one of Bob Ross’ beautiful landscape paintings? Watch as he makes a dream come true!

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    12. Nature's Splendor

    22 Mar 1989 · 27 min

    Bob Ross paints the very best of nature -- stately evergreens and cool, still waters standing before a glorious brown mountain. A real beauty!

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    13. Mountain Beauty

    29 Mar 1989 · 27 min

    Guest artist Dana Jester creates a Bob Ross-style mountain scene with dignified foothills and evergreens, and super vibrant bushes.

The Joy of Painting Season 17: quick answers

How many episodes are in The Joy of Painting Season 17?

Season 17 of The Joy of Painting has 13 episodes, about 6 hours in total.

When did The Joy of Painting Season 17 come out?

Season 17 premiered on 4 Jan 1989.

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